Sneak peek of the fantastic Rudie Family!

Gwen & I have been friends since, well... it seems like forever.  We bonded over Kindergarten carpool & PTO of all things, and she's been one of my bff's since then!  This family is so much fun, and Elie, their daughter, has grown up literally in front of my eyes.  Elie & my oldest son are bff's... and have been since Kindergarten (they're in 7th grade now).  I still prefer to look at them both like they're in Kindergarten... but somehow, they keep growing taller & now look like young adults <insert sobbing>!

Gomez (their dog) is an integral part of the Rudie family.  However, I didn't have the magic whistle that gets her to always look at the camera.  Live & learn.  Next time, I'll have the whistle... I promise!!  ;)